With the stress of studying finals, cleaning out our rooms and making travel arrangements for the summer, it’s no wonder this is one of the toughest points in the semester. I’m extremely grateful the college prepares a few programs to help us cope with the stress.
This week, the Portland ASLC student government brought in a therapy llama and alpaca to campus so we could have a breather from studying. The therapy animals were so friendly and soft – a real great way to de-stress. I don’t think I’ve ever been so close to a llama and an alpaca before. The llama had a hard time eating my carrot stick, though. I ended up just pushing it through his lips and onto his black tongue. Nice job, Eureka, nice.
The Student Heath and Wellness Center also sponsored a yoga session for everyone on campus, too. I didn’t end up going, but I did spend that evening in the gym dancing to Korean-pop songs with my friends. I suppose that’s a form of relaxation as well.
So who probably isn’t worried about finals (at least not yet)? That would be Linfield’s men’s baseball team. They’re in Appleton, Wisconsin today playing against Ithaca College in the NCAA Division III Finals. I don’t know much about baseball, but I do know the pitcher, Chris Haddeland, who’s my classmate. Go ‘Cats, we can do it! Watch the live stream right here.
